The Floating Republic By Paul Bryers

Posted by Riklaa on January 13, 2013 at 12:07am

The Floating Republic
By Paul Bryers
SNT 4.12.1982
Brian Cox/Bernard Hill/Julian Curry/Stephen Thorne
128K

Richard Parker (16 April 1767 – 30 June 1797) was an English sailor executed for his role as president of the so-called "Floating Republic", a naval mutiny in the Royal Navy which took place at the Nore between 12 May and 16 June 1797. Naval History

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Anson (Bob) Roberts January 13, 2013 at 9:11am

A curious bit of British history!

Thanks
- semoshorts > Anson (Bob) Roberts January 20, 2013 at 5:28pm
  
  Thanks for sharing
- Riklaa > semoshorts January 20, 2013 at 5:44pm
  
  You are welcome. -------------- Rick
Couch Potato January 13, 2013 at 8:48am

Thanks!